Spring 2026 in La Jolla is packed with new openings, marquee events, and the energy that comes with the neighborhood's busiest season. From a new Mediterranean mega-restaurant to the return of the Concours d'Elegance and the countdown to SummerFest's 40th anniversary, here is what La Jolla residents and visitors need to know this spring.
Ikaria — The Next Big Opening
The team behind Puesto and Marisi is preparing to open Ikaria, a roughly 250-seat Eastern Mediterranean restaurant at 10960 Alexandria Way near the UC San Diego campus. Developed by Jewel Hospitality Group and designed by the Rockwell Group, the two-story space will include a wine education program, cooking classes, and fermentation workshops alongside a seasonal coastal menu. Ikaria represents one of the most ambitious restaurant projects in La Jolla in years, according to reports from SanDiegoVille.
Events Calendar — April Through June
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego continues its exhibition calendar through spring. The La Jolla Concours d'Elegance takes over Ellen Browning Scripps Park April 24–26 with classic cars and oceanfront luxury. The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center hosts the La Jolla Music Society concert season through spring, with SummerFest programming expected to be announced in late March. And La Jolla Open Aire Farmers Market continues every Sunday on Girard Avenue — one of the best farmers markets in San Diego County.
La Jolla Playhouse — New Season Announced
The La Jolla Playhouse has announced its 2026–27 season, featuring world premieres of new works including musicals and plays. Single tickets for early-season shows go on sale in March 2026. The Playhouse, located on the UC San Diego campus, has been a Tony Award-winning theater and a launching pad for Broadway-bound productions for decades. Dining before or after a show at nearby Catania or NINE-TEN is a classic La Jolla evening.
For everything happening in La Jolla — restaurants, events, shopping, health, and more — the La Jolla community page on San Diego Lineup is the neighborhood's most organized resource.
